Rafiki Community CIC
Rafiki means “friend” in Swahili. We create safe, culturally responsive spaces where migrants, refugees, and asylum seekers who have experienced severe trauma can find connection, belonging, and wellbeing. Our services include: Friendship cafés; Health and wellbeing activities; Safe Spaces; Peer support; Training and Community awareness programmes.
Remote
In-person
Home visits
Further info
Through a trauma-informed approach, our staff and volunteers provide compassionate, person-centred support.
Many of our team members come from the communities we serve, bringing lived experience, cultural and religious understanding, and trust to help individuals rebuild confidence, resilience, and a sense of community.
For further details visit our website or email us at office@rafiki.community.
Who can use this service?
We welcome: Migrants; Refugees; Asylum seekers; People with No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF); People from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities; Families with children; People experiencing social isolation and People affected by trauma, displacement, or migration-related challenges.
How are services delivered?
Face to Face.
Group based and individual consultations.
Locations
Luma Group (Migrant Women) - 1st and 2nd Wednesday of the month 11am-2pm